Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) Crisci & Martic.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 59: 352 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076406
Common Names
- Eryngioides Perezia
- Eryngo-leaved Daisy-bush
- Eryngo-leaved Daisy-shrub
Description
Perezia eryngioides (also called 'Perezia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia eryngioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perezia eryngioides is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia eryngioides is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil. Water regularly until the plant is established.
Where to Find Perezia eryngioides
Perezia eryngioides is found in the coastal regions of South America, from Ecuador to Chile.
Perezia eryngioides FAQ
What are the benefits of Perezia eryngioides?
Perezia eryngioides is a fast-growing perennial that provides year-round color and texture to the landscape. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or privacy screen.
What is the ideal growing environment for Perezia eryngioides?
Perezia eryngioides prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
How should Perezia eryngioides be cared for?
Perezia eryngioides should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Species in the Perezia genus
Perezia squarrosa,
Perezia pedicularidifolia,
Perezia lyrata,
Perezia catharinensis,
Perezia mandoni,
Perezia ciliaris,
Perezia pinnatifida,
Perezia ciliosa,
Perezia carduncelloides,
Perezia coerulescens,
Perezia scalpellifolia,
Perezia pygmea,
Perezia volcanensis,
Perezia bellidifolia,
Perezia megalantha,
Perezia lactucoides,
Perezia calophylla,
Perezia poeppigii,
Perezia eryngioides,
Perezia carthamoides,
Perezia sublyrata,
Perezia linearis,
Perezia fonckii,
Perezia spathulata,
Perezia pilifera,
Perezia multiflora,
Perezia kingii,
Perezia recurvata,
Perezia purpurata,
Perezia pungens,
Perezia fonkii,
Perezia delicata,
Perezia dentata,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,